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Program in Russian StudiesThe Program in Russian Studies offers the student an interdisciplinary course of studies providing a broad background in the Russian area to supplement the student's major. Students select courses in literature, history, politics, economics, and sociology according to distribution requirements (see the Undergraduate Announcement). Students must also complete one course beyond Russian 207 and make substantial use of Russian-language sources in their senior theses. At graduation a certificate in Russian studies is awarded to those who successfully complete the program requirements. The program may be taken in conjunction with all majors and other area programs. Colloquiums sponsored by the program present lectures by authorities in the field and visitors from Russia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. The program also provides small grants to assist students' summer language courses or thesis research in Russia. Travel to the territories of the former Soviet Union forms an integral part of the program. More generally and informally, the program offers an intellectual and social community to everyone on campusundergraduates, graduate students, and facultyinterested in Russian and Eurasian affairs. Program members tend to meet and interactin courses, at meetings with program-sponsored visitors, and at other special functions organized by the program. Program faculty often serve as advisers in the various departments and, along with the program director, are happy to advise members about travel and study opportunities, research projects, and career goals. For some program students, study of Russia is primarily an educational experience, but others go on to related careers in academic life, government service, business, journalism, and the arts.
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